Abstract
The core of the architectural curriculum is based on the design studio which focuses on learning by doing. The learning process in the design studio is takes place in critic sessions. These sessions are kind of communication of ideas and transmitting of knowledge from instructor to student. In contrast to other disciplines, in the architectural design education the evaluation and the assessment are the important part of the learning and teaching process. The Jury system is a traditional architectural learning assessment tool. In this system the student present his/her work in the front of the jury and get feedback or criticism. According to Webster (2006), Jury is the most performative stage of education where the student and agency (the discipline of architecture-as represented by the critics) actually interact. (Webster, 2006). The aim of this study was to reveal the perceptions of architectural design students’ about the ‘Jury system’ as an grading system in architectural design studios. The participants for this study included second, third and fourth grade architectural design students enrolled in the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture of Mersin University during the 2014-2015 school year. To collect data, each participant was asked to complete the prompt “A jury is like . . . …because . . . …..” . Phenomenological design was used in the study. The content analysis technique was used to analyze and interpret the study data. The detailed discussion will be presented in full paper.
Highlights
Architectural education is based on design studio where active learning occurs with transmitting knowledge from instructor to students
The purpose of this study is to find out the perceptions of the architectural design students have about the concept of ‘Jury System’ through metaphor
By looking at the metaphors stated by the students, they see the jury as horrible, fearful and exciting situation
Summary
Architectural education is based on design studio where active learning occurs with transmitting knowledge from instructor to students. This transmission of knowledge is different from other disciplines throughout the university. In a design studio, students are evaluated through a series of presentations and discussions. They present their drawings and physical models in front of a jury which is consist of their own instructors, two or three local architects and the instructors from other studios at the same school. John Dewey, a 20th century American philosopher describes criticism as a useful tool in the communication of ideas and evaluation of designs
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